[Geo4All] Data Shadows UK Premiere

[Suchith Anand]

Dear colleagues

You are invited for the UK premiere of the groundbreaking short film Data Shadows; where art, science, and philosophy converge. Co-directed by philosopher and data scientist Sabina Leonelli, visionary artist Jacob van der Beugel, and filmmaker Oliver Page, this 20-minute cinematic journey transforms our understanding of data through the lens of nature; soils, stones, and plants. With stunning visuals and an innovative narrative, Data Shadows invites audiences to explore the unseen dimensions of data, turning abstract processes into tangible imagery and unravelling its lifecycle from extraction to transformation.

As the film unveils data’s tangible roots, it raises crucial questions about its ethical and environmental implications. Each chapter—Extraction, Repository, and Journeys—immerses viewers in a thought-provoking exploration of data’s hidden realities. Prepare to be captivated and inspired, as this film challenges conventional perceptions and sparks meaningful conversations about our data-driven lives and the materiality of data.

The film screening will be followed by a drinks reception and topical panel discussion, and the opportunity to put your questions to Jacob, the artist behind the concept; Aline Villavicencio, Director of the University of Exeter’s Institute of Data Science and AI; Sabina Leonelli, Research Director of the Ethical Data Initiative; and UK Head of Research, Stephan Guttinger.

Find out more about the making of the film here on the Open Science Website, including several exclusive trailers at https://opensciencestudies.eu/datashadowsfilm/ <https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fopensciencestudies.eu%2Fdatashadowsfilm%2F&data=05%7C02%7CS.C.Wong%40exeter.ac.uk%7C913341b639014cb0121d08dd5b1b4743%7C912a5d77fb984eeeaf321334d8f04a53%7C0%7C0%7C638766894911439676%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=XZY%2BwcSRiUlLZSm267hBErIU%2Bo6fv79mQYWx45sZRm0%3D&reserved=0>

Details at https://ethicaldatainitiative.org/2025/05/08/data-shadows-uk-premiere/

Best wishes

Suchith

Professor Suchith Anand
Professor of Practice in Science Policy | Senior Adviser to Governments and International Organisations | Scientist | Global Citizen | Science Diplomacy |  SDG Volunteer and Advocate
https://www.exeter.ac.uk <https://www.exeter.ac.uk/>
https://ethicaldatainitiative.org <https://ethicaldatainitiative.org/>
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